Warning Sign
´«ÉùÍ·(Talking Heads) Lyrics

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Warning sign, warning sign,
I see it but I pay it no mind.
Hear my voice, hear my voice,
It's saying something and I hope you're concentrating
I've got money now, I've got money now,
C'mon baby, c'mon baby.

Warning sign of things to come (take it over, take it over)

Someone's talking on my telephone (when we're older,
When we're older)
Hear my voice, move my hair.
I move it around a lot, but I don't care. (what I remember)

Warning sign, warning sign,
Look at my hair, I like the design.
It's the truth, it's the truth.
Your glassy eyes and your open mouth
Take it easy, take it easy,
It's a natural thing and you have to relax,
I've got money now, I've got money now.
C'mon baby, C'mon baby.
Warning sign, of things to come (turn me over, turn me over)
Love is here but I guess it's gone now (hurry up babe,
Hurry up babe),
Hear my voice, move my hair.
I move it around a lot, but I don't care.

Do you remember
What it is that you remember

Baby remember
Baby remember.

Overall Meaning

The song "Warning Sign" by Talking Heads is an introspective reflection on the nature of relationships and the limits of communication between partners. Lead singer David Byrne laments the lack of attention paid to warning signs in relationships, indicating an unwillingness to confront the difficulties that may arise.

The repetition of the phrase "warning sign" emphasizes the urgency of the message, while the phrases "take it over" and "turn me over" suggest a desire for action and change. Byrne questions whether the listener is really paying attention to his words and urges them to focus on what he is saying.

The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with slight variations in the lyrics each time. The reference to money in the verses adds a materialistic dimension to the song, questioning the role of money and power in relationships.

Overall, "Warning Sign" is a cautionary tale about the importance of paying attention to warning signs in relationships and being willing to take action to address problems as they arise.

Line by Line Meaning

Warning sign, warning sign,
I am aware of a sign that indicates trouble ahead.

I see it but I pay it no mind.
Although I see the sign, I am disregarding it.

Hear my voice, hear my voice,
Listen carefully to what I'm saying.

It's saying something and I hope you're concentrating
I am communicating something important, and I hope you're paying attention.

I've got money now, I've got money now,
I have financial security now.

C'mon baby, c'mon baby.
Let's go!

Warning sign of things to come (take it over, take it over)
This warning sign is a prelude to bad things that are about to happen (take control of the situation).

Someone's talking on my telephone (when we're older, When we're older)
There's someone on the phone that I don't want to talk to right now (maybe later when we're older).

Hear my voice, move my hair.
Pay attention to what I'm saying, even if I'm moving my hair around.

I move it around a lot, but I don't care. (what I remember)
I move my hair around a lot, but it doesn't matter to me (it's not important).

Look at my hair, I like the design.
Take a look at my hair, I designed it that way on purpose.

It's the truth, it's the truth.
What I'm about to say is the truth.

Your glassy eyes and your open mouth
I can tell by the look on your face that you're surprised.

Take it easy, take it easy,
Relax.

It's a natural thing and you have to relax,
What's happening is normal, so just relax.

Warning sign, warning sign,
Again, I see a sign that indicates trouble ahead.

Love is here but I guess it's gone now (hurry up babe, Hurry up babe),
Love was present at one point, but it's not anymore (let's hurry up and move on).

Do you remember
Do you recall?

What it is that you remember
Exactly what is it that you remember?

Baby remember
Please remember.

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